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Mary Poppins Opens the Door
by P. L. Travers Mary ShepardFrom the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. This classic series tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes. Featuring the charming original cover art by Mary Shepard, these new editions are sure to delight readers of all ages.Mary Poppins reappears just in time! According to her tape measure, Jane and Michael have grown "Worse and Worse" since she went away. But the children won't have time to be naughty with all that Mary has planned for them. A visit to Mr. Twigley's music box-filled attic, an encounter with the Marble Boy, and a ride on Miss Calico's enchanted candy canes are all part of an average day out with everyone's favorite nanny.
Mary Poppins Returns: Deluxe Novelization (Mary Poppins Ser.)
by Walt Disney PicturesIn Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new sequel with a fresh sensibility that celebrates the spirit of the original, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives. This novelization of the film features full-color film stills.
Mary Poppins Returns: Everything Is Possible
by Walt Disney PicturesAn early reader retelling based on the live-action Disney movie starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda—includes full-color film stills! &“A cover is not the book. So open it up and take a look.&”—Mary Poppins In Disney&’s Mary Poppins Returns—an all-new sequel with a fresh sensibility that celebrates the spirit of the original—the world&’s favorite flying nanny is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Though readers of all ages thrill to the adventures of Mary Poppins, this book—with short sentences, creative text, and simple dialogue—is geared towards emerging readers, making it perfect to read aloud together and for bedtime storytelling!
Mary Poppins Returns: The Magic of Mary Poppins Storybook
by Walt Disney PicturesA new tale to tell based on the live-action Disney movie starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda—includes full-color film stills! Parents and children can share the wonder of Mary Poppins with this charming storybook. In Disney&’s Mary Poppins Returns—an all new sequel with a fresh sensibility that celebrates the spirit of the original—the world&’s favorite flying nanny is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Though readers of all ages thrill to the adventures of Mary Poppins, this book is geared towards emergent readers, making it perfect for storytime and bedtime!
Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Comes Back
by P. L. TraversWho can slide up banisters, banish naughtiness with a swift "Spit-spot," and turn a make-believe sidewalk drawing into a lovely day in the park? Mary Poppins, of course! This omnibus edition combines the two Mary Poppins classics, Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Comes Back, that inspired both the 1964 movie and the Broadway musical. With the original, iconic illustrations by Mary Shepard and the heartwarming stories that have brought laughter to children all over the world, this book is chock-full of all things magical!
Mary Poppins from A to Z (Mary Poppins)
by P. L. Travers Mary ShepardP. L. Travers introduced Mary Poppins to the world in 1934. Ever since, the no-nonsense English nanny has been beloved by children and adults everywhere.Originally published in 1962 and long unavailable, Mary Poppins from A to Z offers a unique glimpse of the famous Poppins cast. Twenty-six vignettes--one for each letter of the alphabet--weave unexpected tales of Mary Poppins, the Banks children, and other characters from Travers's timeless novels. As an added twist, each vignette is filled with fun and unusual words that start with the featured letter.In full color for the first time, this enchanting new edition will delight both old and new fans of the inimitable Mary Poppins.
Mary Poppins in the Kitchen: A Cookery Book with a Story (Mary Poppins #No. 6)
by Dr P. L. Travers Mary ShepardBy P.L. Travers, the author featured in the upcoming movie Saving Mr. Banks. Get a unique glimpse at the famous Poppins cast as the spit-spot English nanny and the Banks children take over the kitchen for a week. With the help of familiar visitors like the Bird Woman, Admiral Boom, and Mr. and Mrs. Turvy, Mary Poppins teaches her irrepressible young charges the basics of cooking, from A to Z. And young readers can re-create the week's menus by following the thirty different recipes. Kitchen adventures were never so much fun! In full color, this enchanting new edition will delight both old and new fans of the inimitable Mary Poppins.
Mary Poppins in the Park: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens The Door, Mary Poppins In The Park (Mary Poppins Ser. #No. 4)
by Dr P. L. Travers Mary ShepardBy P.L. Travers, the author featured in the upcoming movie Saving Mr. Banks. From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. This classic series tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes. Featuring the charming original cover art by Mary Shepard, these new editions are sure to delight readers of all ages. Only the incomparable Mary Poppins can lead the Banks children on one marvelous adventure after another. Together they meet the Goosegirl and the Swineherd, argue with talking cats on a distant planet, make the acquaintance of the folks who live under dandelions, and celebrate a birthday by dancing with their own shadows. And that's just for starters!
Mary Poppins: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, Mary Poppins in the Park (Collins Modern Classics)
by Dr P. L. Travers Mary ShepardSince the 1934 publication of Mary Poppins, stories of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. In honor of the book's 80th anniversary comes this lush collection that includes the first four tales by P. L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, and Mary Poppins in the Park. Featuring a gilded cover, a foreword by Gregory Maguire, and an essay by P. L. Travers about the writing of Mary Poppins, this handsome volume will make a lovely gift for fans new and old. Travel on the east wind to Cherry Tree Lane with Mary in these stories that inspired the classic film, the stage show, and young imaginations the world over.
Mary Poppins: Slipcase (Mary Poppins #No. 1)
by Dr P. L. Travers Júlia SardàA stunning, full-color illustrated edition of the classic novel about the magical nanny who has delighted children and adults the world over. Experience the fantastical adventures of the magical nanny who inspired the classic film, stage show, and young imaginations the world over in a whole new way. This illustrated gift edition features silver foil on the cover and beautiful artwork by Júlia Sardà that re-imagines Mary's London in rich, full color. Ideal for the lifelong Mary Poppins fan or serious collector, this edition also makes for a lovely family read-aloud.
Mary Poppins: Slipcase (Mary Poppins #No. 1)
by Dr P. L. Travers Mary ShepardBy P.L. Travers, the author featured in the upcoming movie Saving Mr. Banks.From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house. She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins. Who else but Mary Poppins can slide up banisters, pull an entire armchair out of an empty carpetbag, and make a dose of medicine taste like delicious lime-juice cordial? A day with Mary Poppins is a day of magic and make-believe come to life!
Mary Shelley Frankenstein: The 1818 Text Contexts Nineteenth Century Responses Modern Criticism (A Norton Critical Edition)
by Paul HunterIndeed, the role of Frankenstein in the canon is exactly to be the sort of text one argues about. Like Hamlet, Lycidas, and Turn of the Screw in previous generations, it furnishes a testing ground for every conceivable mode of interpretation, in case books or collections of articles where students can be instructed in the infinite varieties of criticism and fledgling critics can cut their teeth on amazing new readings.
Mary Slessor: Servant To The Slave (Trail Blazers)
by Catherine MacKenzie Andrew Lloyd JonesWell known manual of doctrine for all those requiring an introduction to the Christian faith.This edition contains the addition of scripture proofs in full notes by Roderick Lawson. The Westminster Shorter Catechism has been an effective tool for teaching the Christian faith to young and old for over 300 years and is still used in Presbyterian and other reformed churches to this day.This is one of the most popular editions as it contains proof texts to aid a parent or teacher in their instruction.
Mary The Scary Hair Fairy: Sleep With One Eye Open
by Sir RhymesalotMary The Scary Hair Fairy explains the confusing phenomenon of waking up with "scary hair". Children go to sleep with perfectly neat, combed and happy hair, only to wake up to a knotty, tangled mess. There is really only one explanation, a mischievous fairy named Mary, sneaks in to their bedroom at night and blasts them with her "scary hair" fingers. In this story of wonder, you will find out whi Scary Mary is and why this "scary hair" phenomenon occurs.
Mary Todd Lincoln: Girl of the Bluegrass
by Katharine E. WilkieA biography concentrating on the childhood of the Kentucky girl who grew up to marry Abraham Lincoln.
Mary Tudor: Courageous Queen or Bloody Mary?
by Jane BuchananBiography of Mary Tudor, Queen of England
Mary Walker Wears the Pants
by Cheryl Harness Carlo MolinariThe story of Mary Edwards Walker, the doctor and women's rights activist who served in the Civil War and received the Medal of Honor. Mary Edwards Walker was unconventional for her time: She was one of the first women doctors in the country, she was a suffragist, and she wore pants! And when the Civil War struck, she took to the battlefields in a modified Union uniform as a commissioned doctor. For her service, she became the only woman ever to earn the Medal of Honor. This picture book biography tells the story of a remarkable woman who challenged traditional roles and lived life on her own terms. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein (Who Wrote Classics)
by Linda BaileyThe inspiring story of the girl behind one of the greatest novels -- and monsters -- ever, perfectly timed for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein. For fans for picture book biographies such as I Dissent or She Persisted.How does a story begin? Sometimes it begins with a dream, and a dreamer. Mary is one such dreamer, a little girl who learns to read by tracing the letters on the tombstone of her famous feminist mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and whose only escape from her strict father and overbearing stepmother is through the stories she reads and imagines. Unhappy at home, she seeks independence, and at the age of sixteen runs away with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, another dreamer. Two years later, they travel to Switzerland where they meet a famous poet, Lord Byron. On a stormy summer evening, with five young people gathered around a fire, Byron suggests a contest to see who can create the best ghost story. Mary has a waking dream about a monster come to life. A year and a half later, Mary Shelley's terrifying tale, Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is published -- a novel that goes on to become the most enduring monster story ever and one of the most popular legends of all time.A riveting and atmospheric picture book about the young woman who wrote one of the greatest horror novels ever written and one of the first works of science fiction, Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein is an exploration of the process of artistic inspiration that will galvanize readers and writers of all ages.
Mary Wolf
by Cynthia D. GrantPermanently on the road, a teenage girl struggles to keep her family together Sixteen-year-old Mary Wolf can remember when her family lived in a house, when her father was a successful insurance executive who would jump through sprinklers with his briefcase just to make her laugh. But he never got back on his feet after his business collapsed, and he had to move the whole Wolf family into a giant RV, taking them on the road for a permanent "vacation." Now he drives Mary, her pregnant mother, and her three little sisters from city to city, where they stay at campgrounds and parks with other homeless people, never remaining in one place for long. Mary's mother has turned to petty theft to make ends meet and her dad loses his temper too much to hold down a job, but both insist that everything is going to be fine. Watching her parents increasingly deny the reality of their situation, Mary can feel it: Her whole family is coming to the end of a road.
Mary and Her New Friends
by Fawzia RezaMariam, who is lovingly called Mary by her family, is lonely at school but makes new friends by demonstrating a talent drawn from her native culture: drawing henna patterns on hands. Mary and Her New Friends is written specifically to attract pre-schoolers and kindergarteners, and includes some coloring pages of sample henna patterns at the end of the book. The children can color in these, thereby developing their creativity and fine motor skills.
Mary and the Great Fire of London: Independent Reading 13 (Reading Champion #301)
by Sue GravesOne dry, hot night in 1666, Mary was on her way home from the bakery where she worked in Pudding Lane, London. Later that night, a terrible fire broke out in that same bakery... one that would change London forever!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows:Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+
Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima
by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Marlyn Monge Sr. Maria João LopesCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fátima, Portugal with this charmingly illustrated true story designed to delight and educate children ages 5 to 8. Answering the Blessed Mother’s call to pray the Rosary and make small sacrifices to help bring an end to WWI, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia faced persecution and doubt with unwavering faith and confidence. Read how their courage and desire to spread the Rosary helped thousands witness Our Lady’s Miracle of the Sun!
Mary and the Mouse, The Mouse and Mary (Mary and the Mouse)
by Beverly Donofrio Barbara McclintockMARY LIVED IN A BIG HOUSE with a very little mouse. The mouse lived in a little house inside of a very big house, with Mary. Even though Mary has been warned to stay away from mice--and Mouse has been warned to steer clear of people--the two can't help but peek at one another. Side by side, they grow up, go to college, get married, and have children of their own--Maria and MouseMouse. And then one day, Maria and MouseMouse do something surprising . . . something their parents never did. They actually come nose-to-nose and speak to one another!
Mary and the Trail of Tears: A Cherokee Removal Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Andrea L. RogersTwelve-year-old Mary and her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in May 1838. From the beginning of the forced move, Mary and her family are separated from her father. Facing horrors such as internment, violence, disease, and harsh weather, Mary perseveres and helps keep her family and friends together until they can reach the new Cherokee nation in Indian Territory. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story explores the tragedy of forced removals following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Mary and the World Table
by Fawzia RezaMary now has many friends and enjoys playing and learning with them. Her class has students from all over the world. To represent and showcase this diversity, a multicultural event was hosted by the third-grade teachers and the students were asked to bring food from their home countries. All students enjoyed tasting a variety of cuisines and many children and parents also wore their traditional clothes. The event provided an opportunity for students to learn about the cultural backgrounds of their friends and develop an appreciation for them. As in the previous book, coloring pages are included for the young readers.